Continuing Education Uva Charlottesville Class Schedule

Lifelong Learning

Apple/Mac Users Group

Apple/Mac Users Group

Thursday, October 20, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:00pm

Thursdays, 1:00pm-3:00pm

On-Site Classes for Apple Device owners and beginners.

You will learn how to use iPhones, iPads, iMacs, MacBooks and other Apple devices. Topics will include using the internet, photos, email, texting and other Apps such as Maps, Calendar, Music, Contacts (Address Book) the Phone, FaceTime, Reminders and word processors. You will see techniques displayed on classroom TV monitors. Ample time will be allowed for questions and repeat demonstrations as needed. Contact Clay at SiskVA@Mac.com for more information.

 Free for Center members, but first time guests are welcome! PLEASE RSVP BELOW!

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: Clay Sisk

Beginners Mah Jongg

Beginners Mah Jongg

Thursday, October 20, 2022 | 2:30pm-4:30pm

Thursdays, 2:30–4:30 pm through December

Practice your newfound Mah Jongg skills and keep improving your game. Contact Joyce Nunge for more information. Free for members.

Members only.

Location: The Center

MidAtlantic Pastel Society Artist Reception

MidAtlantic Pastel Society Artist Reception

Thursday, October 20, 2022 | 4:00pm-6:00pm

Thursday October 20, 4:00-6:00pm

MidAtlantic Pastel Society invites you to join them for an awards reception judged by Nancie King Mertz, an award-winning Master & Eminent Pastelist who paints in both pastel and oils. Indulge in treats and learn more about the artists behind the art at this open community event. Free and Open to all. No registration necessary.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Tap Your Troubles Away (evening)

Tap Your Troubles Away (evening)

Thursday, October 20, 2022 | 5:00pm-5:50pm

Tap Your Troubles - Cancelled for Sept. 29

Every Thursday from 5:00-6:00 pm

Join instructor Lynn Divers as she teaches tap dancing with a rousing focus on Broadway style tap.  Learn steps from basics to showstoppers.  Lynn has been teaching dance since she was 13 and majored in Performing Arts with a Dance Emphasis. Some experience is helpful. Come increase your cardio and have fun.

 Prime Members free; Standard members $30/month; Guests $45/month

Register below.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 11

Ballroom Dance - New!

Ballroom Dance - New!

Thursday, October 20, 2022 | 7:15pm-8:00pm

Thursdays October 6–27, 7:15–8:00 pm

In four sessions, learn basic steps to classic Ballroom dances such as the Rumba, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango with instruction Samuel Umbaugh. Ballroom dancing is the perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Prime members free; Standard members $30; Guests $45.

Instructor Bio:
Samuel Umbaugh
 is an experienced competitive and social dancer. He began dancing ballet in high school, then transitioned into ballroom dance. With over 10 years of dance experience and 6 years of competitive ballroom, he has competed in competitions across the US and into Canada. He loves all styles of dance and wants to share that joy with others!

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Sorry, this event has sold out!

Windows, PC, Operating System Class (Oct 21)

Windows, PC, Operating System Class (Oct 21)

Friday, October 21, 2022 | 9:00am-10:00am

Fridays, 9:00–10:00 am OCTOBER 21 WILL BE THE LAST MEETING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Learn more about Windows Office Products and more with Trevor Saunders. This is a beginner's course. This week will cover Troubleshooting and include a question-and-answer session. Bring your personal laptop, or follow along with Trevor, as he goes in depth on skills to help you better understand your computer. Free for all. Register here.

Course Content will include: Windows 10, Windows Office (Excel, Word, Access, Edge, Outlook), and Google Suite

October Topics:

October 7 Introducing Windows 11

October 14 Word

October 21 Troubleshooting and Q&A Session

WILL NOT MEET OCTOBER 28

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 20

Stitch and Learn

Stitch and Learn

Friday, October 21, 2022 | 10:00am-12:00pm

Meets the third Friday of every month

Need help with your hand sewing, embroidery projects, or class projects? Join Moira and Ellen MacAvoy for recreational and educational stitching sessions. This is an opportunity to enjoy stitching with others while learning new skills. Bring your own supplies. Kits are also available to purchase. No registration necessary. Center members only; free.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Writing for Pleasure

Writing for Pleasure

Friday, October 21, 2022 | 12:15pm-2:00pm

Fridays, 12:15pm-2:00pm

Every Friday the Writing for Pleasure group meets to share their thoughts by writing them down, either following a prompt or choosing their own subject. It's fun, moving, interesting and enlightening to hear, discuss and understand another human being's viewpoint of life as it is, as it had been or how it could be.

Come discover and share your best style! All genres and experience levels welcome. Weekly "Writing for Pleasure" meetings are members only.

Michael Beck and Dan Zisk are the programs leaders

Come to one session and you'll be hooked! No registration necessary.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Effective Strategies for Caregivers

Effective Strategies for Caregivers

Monday, October 24, 2022 | 9:00am-11:00am

Six (6) week Program starting in September 2022 and January 2023.

This is a research study offered by UVA Health to evaluate the Effective Strategies Program for Caregivers. During the series of 6 group sessions, you will learn about memory loss and dementia and ways to better navigate caregiving. The wellbeing of both caregivers and the ones they care for may be improved with caregiver support and information provided in the study. To participate, you will need to sign a consent form, attend all six 90 minute weekly group sessions, and answer questionnaires about yourself and the person to whom you give care.You will be randomized (like a flip of a coin) to participate in either the September 2022 or January 2023 programs. Principle Investigator: Shannon Reilly, PhD, Department of Neurology HSR210499.

Open to adults providing care for persons with memory or thinking problems.

To sign up, please call: 434-297-8154 or
Email: amh3zg@virginia.edu

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Writing for Healing and Growth

Writing for Healing and Growth

Monday, October 24, 2022 | 10:00am-12:00pm

Mondays 10:00am - 12:00pm

Anyone who has ever kept a journal, written stories about his or her life, or just let the pencil do the talking knows that writing is indeed a powerful instrument for fulfillment, growth, and healing. Writing that comes from the heart and mind gives expression to that which is uniquely us. Experience the adventure of writing in this weekly workshop. The emphasis is on—but is not limited to—the writing of memoirs. This is not a critique group; it is designed to provide the support that people need to tell their stories. Strict rules of privacy and confidentiality will be observed. Leonard Tuchyner facilitates. Members only, limited availability. Fee is $15/month for standard members; free for Prime members.

PLEASE EMAIL JENNIFER CREWS at jennifer@thecentercville.org IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THIS GROUP.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Native American Indigenous Studies - October 24

Native American Indigenous Studies - October 24

Monday, October 24, 2022 | 2:00pm-4:30pm

This is the fourth of four UVA undergraduate class sections offered at The Center. You must register for each class section separately (links below to other three sessions).

"Introduction to Native American Indigenous Studies: Intergenerational Conversation about (Mis)Representations"

 From Pocahontas to Chief Wahoo, Native Americans have been portrayed as noble savages, brave warriors, spiritual shamans, and Indian princesses, greatly shaping the collective imaginings of Native peoples. This course offers an introduction to the broad field of Native American studies with a focus on the themes of identity and (mis)representation.

Professor Kasey Jernigan (UVA, American Studies and Anthropology) will teach four of her undergraduate classes at The Center. Undergraduate students taking this class will also come to The Center, bringing together young people and elders to engage in discussion as a way to bring in more voices, experience, wisdom, and thoughts. We hope to develop a long-term, sustainable course that brings community and young people together to learn and discuss some of the most pressing issues among Native Americans and the general population. We hope you'll consider joining us for an exciting and thoughtful engagement and bring your thoughts, ideas, questions, and experiences to share.

Each meeting will involve discussion of materials (articles, chapters, podcasts, films, TV shows, etc.) which will be provided ahead of time. There will be a link on this webpage - stay tuned.

Monday, Oct 24: Gendered Violence, Settler Colonialism, and #MMIW

Just in time for Halloween, this week we explore the scope of violence against Native Women. Native Americans make up less than 2% of the population, but they represent more than 5% of its missing persons cases. Nationally, it is non-Native men who commit the majority of assaults against Native women. We will think through the ways these real statistics are linked with sexualized Indian Halloween costumes (e.g., "Pocahottie").

Expectations:

Come prepared to engage with undergraduates from UVA around issues important to Native American/Indigenous peoples. This will look like small group discussions, collective film-screening, and questions and discussions. This is a great opportunity for inter-generational dialogue and learning across time/space about Native Studies. We value perspectives from all people and are looking to think through some of the toughest questions in Indian Country today. You may be as active or passive as you feel comfortable, as students and the professor will lead topics, but we encourage active engagement, as this makes for richer meetings and learning experiences.

October 10th session

October 17th session

Members only.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 1

Long Term Care Insurance Q&A Appointments

Long Term Care Insurance Q&A Appointments

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 10:00am-11:00am

4th Tuesday of every month, 10:00am-11:00am

Meet one-on-one withTracy Meade as she guides you through any questions you have about long term care insurance. If you have inquiries about an existing policy, you are welcome to bring the policy with you. Please note that space is very limited; there are only 2 appointments available each month; 10:00 and 10:30 am. Please call the Welcome Desk (434) 974-7756 to make an appointment.

Tracy is an independent Financial Planner and Certified Long-Term Care Consultant.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Beginner Tap Class

Beginner Tap Class

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 10:00am-10:45am

This class is for the very beginner! If you've never stepped foot into a tap shoe or need to start over from the age of 5, join instructor, Diana Freeman. Diana is a Royal Academy of Dance Instructor and has taught ballet and tap for over 40 years.

Register below.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Beginning Spanish

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 12:45pm-2:00pm

Beginning Spanish (ONLINE, but will meet at The Center the 2nd Tuesday of each month)

Tuesdays, 12:45-2:00 pm

In this weekly year-long course we use Conversational Spanish in 7 Days by Shirley Baldwin and Sarah Boas since it focuses on the most common, everyday situations you'll encounter in Spanish-speaking countries.  Everything is explained in clear, concise English so if you have to miss a class, you can easily keep up with the class. If you are looking for a basic course in Spanish, and can commit to spending at least two to three hours a week (ideally 20-30 minutes a day!) studying Spanish, then this is the course for you!

Free for Center members.

THE NEW SERIES OF SPANISH CLASSES STARTS SEPTEMBER 27. Registration required below.

The instructor, Helen Ida Moyer will send Zoom link and other necessary information prior to Sept. 27.

Looking for Advanced Beginner Spanish? Click here.

Looking for Keeping Up Your Spanish? Click here.

Members only.

Location: Online

Bookmobile at The Center

Bookmobile at The Center

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:00pm

The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL) Bookmobile will be at The Center the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 1–2 pm, beginning October 25. If you do not have a library card, you can get one at the bookmobile or apply online. The Bookmobile carries up to 2000 books including popular fiction, mysteries, fantasy, biographies, cookbooks, history, and more.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Advanced Beginner Spanish

Advanced Beginner Spanish

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 2:00pm-3:15pm

Advanced Beginner Spanish (ONLINE, but will meet at The Center the 2nd Tuesday of each month) Tuesdays, 2:00 pm-3:15 pm

In this weekly year-long course we use McGraw Hill's Spanish Conversation by Jean Yates in the series of "Practice Makes Perfect".  The text serves as a guide for expanding your conversational fluency through the use of realistic everyday dialogues. Free and open to all.

THE NEW SERIES OF SPANISH CLASSES STARTS SEPTEMBER 27. Registration required below.

The instructor, Helen Ida Moyer will send Zoom link and other necessary information prior to Sept. 27.

Looking for Beginning Spanish? Click here

Looking for Keeping Up Your Spanish? Click here

Open to all.

Location: Online

Keeping Up Your Spanish

Keeping Up Your Spanish

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 3:15pm-4:30pm

Keeping Up Your Spanish (ONLINE, but will meet at The Center the 2nd Tuesday of each month), Tuesdays, 3:15-4:30 pm

This is an intermediate level course for students who want to improve their skills in Spanish, or just want to keep up their fluency in Spanish. The materials we use will vary, including both podcasts and readings about current events, or of plays and stories. Free and open to all. Helen Ida Moyer is the instructor.

THE NEW SERIES OF SPANISH CLASSES STARTS SEPTEMBER 27. Registration required below.

The instructor, Helen Ida Moyer will send Zoom link and other necessary information prior to Sept. 27.

Looking for Beginning Spanish? Click here.

Looking for Advanced Beginner Spanish? Click here.

Open to all.

Location: Online

Italian Grammar with AnnaMaria

Italian Grammar with AnnaMaria

Monday, October 31, 2022 | 9:30am-11:00am

Mondays, October 31 - November 28, 9:30-11am (5 weeks)

Native Italian and beloved instructor AnnaMaria Bakalian is back, this time to teach an engaging class focusing on Italian grammar. Suitable for beginners and intermediate students, learn about how to use the present tense, and the proper articles to read, write, and speak the language at a basic, effective level. Prime members free, Standard Members 25.00 Guests 40.00. Materials fee $10.00, payable to instructor at first class.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 10

Advanced Beginner Guitar Lessons

Advanced Beginner Guitar Lessons

Monday, October 31, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:00pm

Mondays, September 12-November 7, 1:00-2:00 pm - (Will not meet Oct. 24)

If you can play a few guitar chords and strum, this class is for you!  In this class you will learn more advanced chords, fingerpicking and strum patterns while having funs and with familiar songs. Join accomplished musician and instructor, Mike D'antoni for this class. BYOG (bring your own guitar!) This class is open to all! Prime members free; Standard members $70; Guests $100

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Beginner Guitar Lessons

Beginner Guitar Lessons

Monday, October 31, 2022 | 2:15pm-3:15pm

Mondays, September 12-November 7 (8 weeks), 2:15-3:15 pm  (Will not meet Oct. 24)

It's not too late to learn a new instrument! If you've never touched a guitar or only know that it has strings, this class is for you! It's also a good refresher if you played many moons ago and might need a do over. Join accomplished musician and instructor, Mike D'antoni for this class. It's BYOG (bring your own guitar!) Prime members free; Standard members $70; Guests $100. Space is limited. Please register below.

Are you looking for an advanced beginner class? Click here

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Dementia Resources and Advocacy

Dementia Resources and Advocacy

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 10:00am-11:00am

Join Cheairs Graves and Tamar Goodale from Jefferson Area Board for Aging as they discuss dementia care.

  • Participants will be able to identify dementia resources and care that is available in the Charlottesville area.
  • Participants will discover the cost of dementia care and distinguish between publicly funded and privately funded dementia care.
  • Participants will be able to recount "Questions to Ask" when looking at memory care facilities.
  • Participants will be able to describe the Long-Term- Care Ombudsman Program and tell how they can contact this program.

Instructors Bio:

Cheairs Graves is the Dementia Services Coordinator at the Jefferson Area Board for the Aging. Cheairs holds a Master's Degree in Gerontology and is a Certified Positive Approach to Care Dementia Trainer.

Tamar Goodale manages the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at the Jefferson Area Board for Aging. Tamar received a Juris Doctor from William and Mary School of Law and has worked as an advocate for children and employee rights before turning her attention to those in long-term care.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 34

International Standard Style Ballroom Dancing – New!

International Standard Style Ballroom Dancing – New!

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 10:00am-10:45am

Tuesdays November 1– 22 and Thursday December 1, 10:00– 10:45am (5 sessions)

Learn the Waltz, Quickstep, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz with instructor Steven Babusko. All levels of dance backgrounds are welcome. Prime members free; Standard members $30; Guests $45.

November 1: Waltz

November 8: Quickstep

November 15: Tango

November 22: Foxtrot

December 1: Viennese Waltz

Instructor Bio

Steven Babusko is professionally certified in four ballroom dance styles: Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, and Latin. Originally from Hungary, he began dancing at Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio (later Blue Light Ballroom) in 2013 and performed in 12 competitions with teacher Tara McGough. He has been teaching at Smooth Sailing Ballroom Dance Studio since July 2021.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 25

The Good Life Series

The Good Life Series

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 11:00am-12:00pm

First Tuesday of each month, 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

In this monthly series, you will receive helpful information that all seniors should know! Free and open to all. Registration required below

Tuesday, November 1 -Home Modifications to Assist You with Aging in Place -Most seniors desire to age in their homes. Learn about home modifications that can improve accessibility and reduce the potential for falls and injury.

Tuesday, December 6 - Changing Insurance Needs as You Age -Many things change as we age, including the different types of insurance we need. Find out what you need to know.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

International Latin Style Ballroom Dancing – New!

International Latin Style Ballroom Dancing – New!

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 11:00am-11:45am

Tuesdays November 1– 22 and Thursday December 1, 11:00– 11:45am (5 sessions)

Learn the Cha-cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba, and Paso Doble with instructor Steven Babusko. All levels of dance backgrounds are welcome. Prime members free; Standard members $30; Guests $45.

November 1: Cha-cha

November 8: Rumba

November 15: Jive

November 22: Samba

December 1: Paso Doble

Instructor Bio

Steven Babusko is professionally certified in four ballroom dance styles: Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, and Latin. Originally from Hungary, he began dancing at Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio (later Blue Light Ballroom) in 2013 and performed in 12 competitions with teacher Tara McGough. He has been teaching at Smooth Sailing Ballroom Dance Studio since July 2021.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 23

LGBTQIA+ What Do All Those Letters Mean?

LGBTQIA+ What Do All Those Letters Mean?

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:30pm

Join Dr. Julie Alexandrin, Co-founder and President of Scaffolding Advocacy and Inclusive Leadership, Inc as she gives a basic overview and understanding of gender and sexuality spectrums. Also explored will be how society influences our perceptions of gender and sexuality.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Make Your Home Poison-Safe

Make Your Home Poison-Safe

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:00pm

Tuesday November 1, 1:00-2:00pm

Poisoning is a leading cause of injury hospitalization and injury death for adults ages 25-64. Kristin L. Wenger, MA and Health Educator, will lead a lecture on how to protect yourself and your family from the most common poison accidents. Attendees will walk away from the lecture with new strategies to avoid harm, new knowledge on Poison Control resources, and a free poison prevention kit! Free and Open to all.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  1. Participants will list strategies to avoid harm from pesticides, cleaning products, and other household chemical products.
  2. Participants will apply safe medicine practices to prevent harm from prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
  3. Participants will identify Poison Control as a free, private, expert resource in the event of a suspected poisoning.

In 2021, the Blue Ridge Poison Center (BRPC) handled over 20,000 calls about people coming into contact with harmful substances. All callers were helped by a team of experts: nurses and doctors with extensive training in treating poisonings who manage the Poison Control Hotline (1-800-222-1222) 24-hours a day, every single day. Most poison exposures are unintentional and could have been prevented.

All attendees will take home a FREE poisoning prevention kit!

Brief Bio on Instructor: Kristin L. Wenger, MA, BS, designs, plans, and implements poisoning prevention and Poison Center awareness/educational programs for people of all ages for the Blue Ridge Poison Center. She has served in this role since 2005. In this capacity, she also serves as expert resource for other individuals, groups, or agencies who seek to provide poisoning prevention programs within their own communities. She has been a member of several organizations including the VDH Injury and Violence Prevention Community Planning Group, the Virginia College Alcohol Leadership Council, Safe Kids Heart of Appalachia, the Suicide Prevention and Awareness Resources Council of Region Ten, and the Public Education Committee of the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC), for which she served as Co-Chair from 2013-2015.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

French 2

French 2

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 5:00pm-6:30pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays November 1-December 13, 5:00-6:30pm (12 Session Class)

This course is a continuation of Beginner's French with instructor Ashton Nicewonger. If you did not take Beginner's French, you may still join if you have a French background. Participants will begin to narrate past and future events, as well as reading and writing in French. Open to all. Prime members free, Standard members $50, Guests $70.

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

- Narrarate Past and Future Events

- Hold more complex conversations

- Create their own vocabulary to connect language in a way that is personally significant, enabling them to continue their studies  outdside the classroom

Class will not meet Thursday November 24th

About the Instructor:

Ashton Nicewonger is a PhD student at UVA with a MA in French from CU Boulder and extensive teaching experience. She has taught French in a preschool, a high school, and two universities. She has taught Beginner French at The Center as well. She previously lived in France and traveled extensively.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 16

Book Group

Book Group

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | 11:00am-12:00pm

1st Wednesday of each month

This enthusiastic group meets monthly to discuss predominantly contemporary works of fiction and nonfiction. Participants make suggestions, the group selects the books, and everyone enjoys sharing their impressions of the month's selection. Free for members but first-time guests are always welcome.

Upcoming Selections :

October 5Circe by Madeline Miller

Nov 2 - Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict

Dec 7 – The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict/Victoria Murray

Jan 4 – The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

Feb 1 – Defending Jacob by William Landay

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: Jane Alspach JaneMA893@gmail.com

Photography Decision Making for Quality Images

Photography Decision Making for Quality Images

Thursday, November 3, 2022 | 10:00am-12:00pm

Five Thursdays, from  November 3 - December 8th 10-12pm (except on Nov. 24th)

The process of photography offers individuals with many potential decisions that must be made in the process of capturing a quality image. There are technical decisions that are critical to the quality of the photograph, such as focus and depth of field, as well as the exposure triangle of ISO, shutter speed and aperture. There are also aesthetic decisions less technical in nature that truly makes the difference in one's effort to capture a dramatic and interesting image that attracts the viewer. Examples of the aesthetic decisions include choice of subject matter, timing, composition, quality of light, and angle of view. This six session class will provide the participants with the opportunity to learn how to enhance their decision-making skills resulting in stronger, more dramatic images.

About Ben Greenberg:

Ben is a professional photographer whose lifelong passion for photography has led him to pursue landscape and more recently wildlife images that demonstrate the beauty and importance of the natural environment in Virginia and the twenty other states he has photographed. Ben has two websites, www.bengreenberg.com with 900 of his photographs and www.naturalvirginiabook.com devoted to his coffee table book, Natural Virginia, published in 2014 and reprinted twice more since then. For more than fifteen years Ben has made frequent  presentations to groups and camera clubs in Virginia as well as having taught classes in the central Virginia area.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 2

Mastering Medicare with Margo

Mastering Medicare with Margo

Thursday, November 3, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:00pm

First Thursday of each month, 1:00-2:00 pm

Join Margo Kreider, a trusted Health Insurance Consultant and Broker, as she discusses health care costs, the moving parts of Medicare, enrollment, and more. Walk away from this one-hour seminar with the tools to make informed healthcare coverage decisions. Seminars will be held the first Thursday of each month.

1. Discuss healthcare costs and moving parts of Medicare

2. Enrollment rules, gaps, and review periods

3. Explores other variables to consider when forming your healthcare plan, like income IRMAA, HSA funding and Donut Hole exposure.

Free and open to all.

Will not meet Oct. 6, 2022

Brief Bio on Lecturer:

With a background in law and over 13 years of Medicare market consulting, Margo Steinlage Krieder, is president of a third generation Medicare health insurance agency. Steinlage insurance maneuvers the Medicare market and helps clients with every aspect of the Medicare enrollment process.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Peace of Mind Planning

Peace of Mind Planning

Friday, November 4, 2022 | 10:00am-12:00pm

Join Laurel Marr in a conversation about the support a doula gives during the end-of-life process. This is a holistic practice of support and planning for the patient, caregivers, family, and loved ones.

A doula's work can include all or any of the following:

  • Providing companionship to the dying and their loved ones through the entire end-of-life journey
  • Helping facilitate unresolved issues and find peace and acceptance of death through grace and the patient's own story
  • Following advance directives
  • End-of-life planning upholding the highest dignity for the patient
  • Complete funeral or memorial planning
  • Facilitating comfort interventions and care plans
  • Supporting grieving family members, loved ones, friends, and the community before and after death

About the Instructor:

Laurel Marr is an end-of-life doula and care practitioner for individuals, families, and communities looking for physical, emotional, and spiritual support through a difficult journey. Laurel is trained as an End of Life Doula by DoulaGivers, and she earned her proficiency badge with the National End of Life Doula Alliance (NEDA). She studied Systematic and Philosophical Theology at the University of Nottingham (UK) and has a Master's Degree from General Theological Seminary in NYC.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 33

Great Songs and Songwriters

Great Songs and Songwriters

Monday, November 7, 2022 | 11:30am-12:30pm

Mondays, November 7-December 12 (6 weeks), 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Come and revisit song hits from the 1940's through the present.  We'll listen to, and analyze what makes these songs memorable, both lyrically and musically.  Rogers and Hart, Lionel Ritchie, Taylor Swift, and so many other songwriters will be included. Join local musician, music teacher and songwriter Mike D'Antoni for commentary and discussion on what makes a great song great!

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Sorry, this event has sold out!

Hand Knitted Pillow Making

Hand Knitted Pillow Making

Monday, November 7, 2022 | 1:00pm-3:00pm

Monday November 7, 1:00-3:00pm

Create a hand knitted pillow using just your hands. This is a specific technique that Jamie Schwartz will facilitate, and no experience is required. The hand knitting skill taught builds into the ability to create additional projects like blankets and scarves. This class is open to all. Materials fee is $25 for all and due to the instructor upon arrival for the class. Prime members free, Standard Members $10, Guests $20.

 Hand Knitting Techniques

 Cutting and Tying

 Fun

Brief bio on Instructor: My name is Jamie and I own an Art & Craft Bar in downtown Charlottesville called Pikasso Swig. I have a degree in Studio Art and have spent my entire life creating. I now teach classes at my own studio to both children and adults. I have worked with all age groups and have worked with all artistic abilities, from beginners to advanced students.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 18

A Play on Words

A Play on Words

Monday, November 7, 2022 | 1:30pm-2:30pm

Mondays November 7 and November 28, 1:30–2:30 pm

Exercise your mind by building words and making friends with word play. Have fun learning strategies and improving your word puzzle skills with National School Scrabble Champion Andy Hoang. We will cover Scrabble, crossword puzzles, anagramming, Wordle, and more each session. This program is designed for players of all experience levels. Free and open to all.

Instructor Bio:
Andy Hoang is director of the Triangle Scrabble Club and an advisory board member of the North American Scrabble Players Association. He is a three-time national Scrabble champion and has appeared twice on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to show off his Scrabble skills.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 22

Money and You

Money and You

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | 10:00am-11:30am

Second Tuesday of each month 10:00 - 11:30 am

Free and open to all. Please register below.

Tuesday, October 11 - Midterm Elections & Investing -Jorgen Vik, CFP, and Partner with SKV Group, LLC, will lead a discussion on how the upcoming election may impact the economy and our personal finances.

Tuesday, November 8 - Tax Moves to Consider Before Year-End -Jorgen Vik, Certified Financial Planner and Partner with SKV Group, LLC, will discuss what you can do before the end of the year to reduce your taxes.

Tuesday, December 13 - The Year That Was. Jorgen Vik, Certified Financial Planner and Partner with SKV Group, LLC, will take a look back at 2022 and what impacted stocks, bonds, real estate, crypto, and more.

Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and SKV Group, LLC are not legal or tax advisors. You should consult with your attorney, accountant and/or estate planner before taking any action.

*Jorgen Vik, CFP®, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professional™ and partner of the SKV Group, LLC, a Charlottesville based wealth management company. Jorgen has worked in the financial services industry since 2001. Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. SKV Group is a separate entity from WFAFN.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Duty Free Movie Screening plus Meet the Actors!

Duty Free Movie Screening plus Meet the Actors!

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | 2:00pm-4:00pm

Duty Free is a documentary film directed by Sian-Pierre Regis. The film tells the story of his 75-year-old mother, Rebecca, who was fired from the only job she had ever known. Sian-Pierre assists her with finding a new job and takes her on the journey of a lifetime. Duty Free examines ageism, the care crisis, and economic insecurity in America. Following the film, enjoy Q&A with special guests, Sian-Pierre and his mom, Rebecca.

Free and open to all.

Presented in partnership with Our Lady of Peace, The Daily Progress, and Ask Landis

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Civil War Round Table

Civil War Round Table

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:00pm

Civil War Round Tables are a valuable source in preserving our nation's history. They are independent organizations that share a common interest in studying the American Civil War. There are hundreds of these throughout the U.S. and some abroad. The Civil War Round Table of Charottesville meets the 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 pm at The Center. It is open to Roundtable and Center members. Center members, please RSVP below:

October 11 Meeting

The guest speaker will be Mr. Robert Lee Hodge. He is a well-known Civil War historian and battlefield re-enactor who is devoted to history and the accuracy of the events. For more than three decades, he has been a passionate supporter of preserving battlefields. Rob is mentioned in the famous author Tony Howitz's book Confederates in the Attic. His topic will beWhat Did They Look Like? A Visual Look at Confederate Soldiers.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Medicare 101

Medicare 101

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | 11:00am-12:00pm

2nd Wednesday of each month, 11:00AM-12:00PM

Medicare can be so confusing! Join Sharon Accardo as she guides you through the process. Free and open to all. Please register below.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Let's Talk Wine!

Let's Talk Wine!

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | 5:00pm-6:00pm

Wednesdays, November 9 and December 14, 5:00–6:00 pm (2-part series)

Join Scott Elliff, owner of DuCard Vineyards, for these very informative talks.

Wednesday, November 9 - Harvest Time in the Virginia Wine Industry -Scott will share what is happening in the wine industry now, how this season has been, and what you can expect from the wines that are being made this year. This is a fun and informal session with plenty of time for Q&A.

Wednesday, December 14 - The Virginia Wine Industry: Past, Present, and Future -Scott will cover how our local wine industry came to be, from the first settlers, through Prohibition, to the modern rebirth of the industry—it's been a wild ride!

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Be a Part of the Conversation (Online)

Be a Part of the Conversation (Online)

Thursday, November 10, 2022 | 6:00pm-7:30pm

Be a Part of the Conversation is a nonprofit that equips families and communities with skills and resources to understand substance use, addiction, and related health issues. Kim Porter, Executive Director, Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) will share her experience and offer ways to begin the conversation with a friend or loved one.

Register in advance here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcu6hpjIiHde2-bQ_hsAWyZsfd_fv3A1n

About the Speaker:

Kim Porter, CFRS is the Executive Director of Be a Part of the Conversation. Having served as the Community Program Coordinator and Parent Liaison for Be a Part of the Conversation since its inception in 2011, she was named Executive Director of this vital organization in 2014.

Kim's Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) credential was created for adults who have been directly impacted by another person's substance use disorder. The CFRS shares their lived experience with other families to provide recovery support services. A CFRS is trained to help families move into and through the recovery process.

Kim is the parent of someone in long term recovery, which led her to explore the impact of addiction on individuals and their families.

Kim earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism at West Virginia University, with a concentration in public relations. She was proud to serve as WVU's student body president in 1982-83. Kim started out as an advertising account executive at a newspaper, then learned the graphic design trade while working with her mentor and friend, Chuck Moran, at his design firm in Charlottesville, Virginia. Kim worked as a graphic designer and marketing consultant since 1985.

Kim currently lives in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. She previously lived in Horsham Township for 22 years, where she and Michael raised two wonderful children who support this amazing journey she has embarked upon.

Activities & Honors:

The Advisory Board for The Bridge Way School, Pennsylvania's only recovery high school

Recipient of Caron's "Brian Early Community Leadership Award" and the "Catherine Caron Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award."

Recipient of Synergy Houses' "You Make a Difference" family award.

"When my family was impacted by addiction, our world suddenly became a dark and frightening place with little understanding of where to turn for help. Our family's journey through recovery compelled me to explore creative ways to help raise awareness among those who often struggle in silence with a loved one's substance use, misuse or addiction. I have found that most people have an open heart and mind, and want to learn all they can to support those who are in pain, as well as those in recovery. Helping to create Be a Part of the Conversation has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my experience, strength and hope!"

Members only.

Location: The Center

African American Authors Book Club

African American Authors Book Club

Thursday, November 10, 2022 | 6:00pm-7:30pm

Second Thursday of each month

This event is now back at The Center!

The African American Authors Book Club (AAABC) has been reading books by African American or African authors since 1996.  While selected books are by African American authors, the club members are racially and culturally diverse and join together each month to enjoy intellectual discussions and camaraderie.All are welcome.

July 14 - "The Love Songs of W.E.B.DuBois"  by Honoree Fanon Jeffers

August  - no book.  Thinking of a field trip options.

September 8 - "The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story"

October 13- "All That She Carried" by Tiya Miles

November 10 - "Harlem Shuffle" by Colson Whitehead

December - Holiday Party

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Shrubs and Vines with Jon Rockett

Shrubs and Vines with Jon Rockett

Friday, November 11, 2022 | 10:00am-11:30am

Openings within the forest, along the forest edge, and abandoned fields are sunny locations that invite shrubs and woody vines to thrive. This program will introduce the use of a dichotomous key to identify these plants commonly found in Virginia and the guide is yours to keep. Open to all. Fee: $7.00 for the guidebook, paid when you register.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 35

Book Reading and Discussion with David Cariens

Book Reading and Discussion with David Cariens

Friday, November 11, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:00pm

Retired CIA officer David Cariens discusses his bookThe Murder of Angela Dales: Twenty-One Years Later. Behind every mass shooting headline is a victim and those left behind. This is the story of a student killed at Virginia's first school shooting—the Appalachian School of Law on January 16, 2002. The presentation includes a brief reading from the book and a question and answer session. Cariens aims to educate people about mass shootings and their aftermath, help people understand how negligence and incompetence play a role in killings, and discuss steps that can be taken to prevent future shootings.Free and open to all.

About David Cariens:

David Cariens is a retired CIA officer. Most of his 31 years at the Agency were spent as a political analyst dealing with Eastern Europe. In this capacity he wrote for all levels of the U.S. government, from the President to the working level analysts and policymakers. Cariens served in Eastern Europe and as an editor at the BBC-FBIS facility outside London. He headed the CIA University program to teach new analysts writing and briefing skills. He also served on the Agency's Inspector General's staff. Cariens teaches Intelligence Analysis and Writing for the FBI, the U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crime Center (FinCEN), and has taught members of the U.S. Intelligence Community including the Department of Homeland Security as well as the National Counter-Terrorism Center. He also has taught for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Police College, the York Ontario Police, the Correctional Service of Canada, and the Singapore Police. Cariens served as a member of the Ad-hoc Program Advisory Committee (PAC) relative to the development of the Bachelor of Applied Public Safety (BAPS)—Specialization in Crime and Intelligence Analysis at Seneca College in Toronto, Canada. He teaches at the University of Richmond's Osher Institute and was an adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University's Homeland Security Department. Cariens is a victims' rights advocate; he takes no money for his work on behalf of school shooting victims and their families. He is a director of the Writers Guild of Virginia.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Current Events

Current Events

Monday, November 14, 2022 | 2:00pm-3:00pm

Free for members; registration encouraged

Mondays, November 14 and December 12, 2:00–3:00 pm

Join in this monthly discussion. Participants can bring up any subject in the news that interests them. All thoughts and opinions are welcome, and discussions will be friendly and respectful. Bob Toplin will host.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Has Your Get Up and Go Got Up and Left? (Nov 18)

Has Your Get Up and Go Got Up and Left? (Nov 18)

Friday, November 18, 2022 | 11:00am-12:00pm

3rd Friday of every month, 11:00am-12:00pm Will not Meet October 21st

If you have reached the age of 50 or beyond, this program is for you! Join experienced personal trainer and fitness instructor Pete Cross to learn simple moves you can insert into your daily routine and how to apply psychology to change habits and reduce procrastination.  Pete will discuss the factors of aging that you can change and often reverse, physical factors that can influence brain function and much more.  Adopting a more active lifestyle can evolve into a fun, social experience when you recognize the various ways you can enrich your life.  Free and open to all. Please register below. Class size is limited to 10.

This class is also taught the 1st Tuesday of each month 6:45PM-7:45PM.  Click here for details.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 8

Scarf Making

Scarf Making

Friday, November 18, 2022 | 12:00pm-2:00pm

Friday November 18, 12:00-2:00pm

Instructor Jamie Schwartz teaches you how to hand knit a scarf using no tools, just your hands. This is a specific technique which is easy and open to all levels. No experience required. Fun holiday colors will be available, and the scarves are washable when finished. Materials fee is $20 for all and due to the instructor at the time of the class. Prime members free, Standard members $10, Guests $20.

 Hand Knitting Techniques

 Cutting and Tying

 Fun

Brief bio of yourself/credentials/qualifications: My name is Jamie and I own an Art & Craft Bar in downtown Charlottesville called Pikasso Swig. I have a degree in Studio Art and have spent my entire life creating. I now teach classes at my own studio to both children and adults. I have worked with all age groups and have worked with all artistic abilities, from beginners to advanced students

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 13

Book Swap

Book Swap

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | 9:00am-4:00pm

Bring a book; swap it for one. Have books on the shelf you no longer want or need to do a little decluttering. Looking for a new, free book – this is the event for you. Tables will be provided to display your books. How it works: bring in your books, set them up, then take home what you want at day's end. Any books you don't want, you can donate. Donated books will be considered for use in The Center library. Those books not selected for our library will either be traded at local used bookstores for credit to support the library or donated to the JMRL Friends of the Library.  Please only bring books that are in good to excellent condition.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Chronic Disease Self-Management Overview

Chronic Disease Self-Management Overview

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:00pm

Join Danny Harris from the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) for an overview of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) that will be offered in the new year. CDSMP is an evidence-based, six-week workshop designed to help people who suffer chronic conditions. Caregivers also benefit greatly from this program.

Free and open to all.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

How to Support Your LGBTQ Grandchild

How to Support Your LGBTQ Grandchild

Monday, December 5, 2022 | 2:00pm-3:30pm

Has your grandchild or someone in your life recently come out? Do you want to be supportive but aren't sure what's next?  Join Dr. Julie Alexandrin Co-founder and President of Scaffolding Advocacy and Inclusive Leadership, Inc., for a discussion of the challenges and opportunities that arise when someone you love comes out to you as LGBTQ

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Raised Razed

Raised Razed

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 | 10:00am-12:00pm

Raised/Razed is a documentary feature film about the lasting effects of Urban Renewal on Vinegar Hill, a large African American neighborhood in the heart of Charlottesville, Virginia. For nearly a century, Vinegar Hill—like hundreds of Black communities across America—thrived as the center of business, education, religious, and cultural life, before being destroyed by the federally-backed and locally-executed Urban Renewal program.

After two years of extensive research, Raised/Razed has woven original audio interviews of former Vinegar Hill residents from the early 1980s with modern-day interviews from their descendants, to bring the neighborhood back to life as it existed at its height and to take viewers into the homes, classrooms, and businesses of community members.

This story draws connections between Charlottesville's Vinegar Hill and Durham, North Carolina's Hayti neighborhood, which was also destroyed, to show how Urban Renewal irreversibly transformed the lives of people across the country.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

International Standard Style Ballroom Dancing (Evenings)

International Standard Style Ballroom Dancing (Evenings)

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 | 5:00pm-5:45pm

Tuesdays December 6– January 3 and Wednesday January 11, 5:00– 5:45pm (5 sessions)

Learn the Waltz, Quickstep, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz with instructor Steven Babusko. All levels of dance backgrounds are welcome. Prime members free; Standard members $30; Guests $45.

December 6: Waltz

December 13: Quickstep

December 20: Tango

January 3: Foxtrot

January 11: Viennese Waltz

Instructor Bio

Steven Babusko is professionally certified in four ballroom dance styles: Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, and Latin. Originally from Hungary, he began dancing at Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio (later Blue Light Ballroom) in 2013 and performed in 12 competitions with teacher Tara McGough. He has been teaching at Smooth Sailing Ballroom Dance Studio since July 2021.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 29

International Latin Style Ballroom Dancing (Evenings)

International Latin Style Ballroom Dancing (Evenings)

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 | 6:30pm-6:45pm

Tuesdays December 6– January 3 and Wednesday January 11, 6:00– 6:45pm (5 sessions)

Learn the Cha-cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba, and Paso Doble with instructor Steven Babusko. All levels of dance backgrounds are welcome. Prime Members free; Standard Members $30; Guests $45.

December 6: Cha-cha

December 13: Rumba

December 20: Jive

January 3: Samba

January 11: Paso Doble

Instructor Bio

Steven Babusko is professionally certified in four ballroom dance styles: Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, and Latin. Originally from Hungary, he began dancing at Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio (later Blue Light Ballroom) in 2013 and performed in 12 competitions with teacher Tara McGough. He has been teaching at Smooth Sailing Ballroom Dance Studio since July 2021.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 28

Movie Night - December

Movie Night - December

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 | 5:00pm-7:00pm

First (documentary) and third (movie) Wednesdays of each month 5-7pm.

Wednesday, December 7,  5-7 pm

Standing in the Shadows of Mowtown

Detroit, Michigan, 1959. Berry Gordy gathers the best musicians in the city's thriving jazz and blues scene for his new record company: Motown. By the end of their phenomenal 14-year run, this unheralded group of musicians play on more Number One hits that the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley and The Beetles combined. This is their story.

Wednesday, December 21, 5-7 pm

Miracle on 34th Street

After a divorced New York mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Claus at Macy's, she is startled by his claim to be the genuine article. During the Christmas season, he shares a flat with Doris's neighbor (John Payne), who has eyes for Doris. Kris hopes to unite the two while winning over Doris's skeptical 6-year-old daughter (Natalie Wood). Free and open to all.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Virginia POW Camps in WWII (Onsite and FB Streamed)

Virginia POW Camps in WWII (Onsite and FB Streamed)

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 | 6:30pm-7:30pm

Dr. Kathryn Roe Coker received a doctorate in history from the University of South Carolina. For nine years, she was the appraisal archivist at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. She then served for thirty years as an historian for the Department of the Army (DA). Dr. Coker's interest in World War II prisoners of war (POWs) began at Fort Gordon while serving as the deputy command historian. She has published many articles in professional journals and chapters from her dissertation on South Carolina's Revolutionary War Loyalists in books. While a DA historian, she published numerous books and pamphlets, including A History of Fort Gordon; World War II Prisoners of War in Georgia: Camp Gordon's POWs; Mobilization of the U.S. Army Reserve for the Korean War and The Indispensable Force: The U.S. Army Reserve (1990–2010). She retired in 2015 and now resides in Richmond, Virginia. In 2019, she and Jason Wetzel published Georgia POW Camps In World War II. Dr. Coker currently is working on a book about U.S. Army combat historians to be released in 2023 by Casemate Publishers.

Virginia Prisoner of War Camps in World War II

During World War II, Virginians watched as German and Italian prisoners invaded the Old Dominion. At least seventeen thousand Germans and countless Italians lived in more than twenty camps across the state and worked on five military installations. Farmers hired POWs to pick apples. Fertilizer companies, lumberyards and hospitals hired them. At first a phenomenon of war in Virginia's backyard, these former enemy combatants became familiar to many—often developing a rapport with their employers. Join Dr. Coker as she takes you on a tour of the camps, the daily lives of the POWs and the enduring effect they had on Virginia.

Stay tuned for FB Streaming link

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 42

The Global Posture of China

The Global Posture of China

Thursday, December 8, 2022 | 10:00am-12:00pm

Retired U.S. Army Colonel Steve Rundle and former Intelligence Officer Carl Pales will discuss China's global posture (military, economic, diplomatic). Participants are encouraged to share their knowledge, express opinions, and communicate ideas concerning this topic in a nonthreatening, nonpartisan, and collegial environment. If you would like to be part of a developing community of people with a shared interest in political-military affairs and international security issues, we look forward to seeing you.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 33

Understanding Cremation

Understanding Cremation

Friday, December 9, 2022 | 10:00am-11:30am

Many people take the time to plan for the future of their belongings after they pass, but have you considered the options for your body?  Harold Decker of the Cremation Society of Virginia will provide cremation services information and the benefits of preplanning end-of-life wishes.  Free and open to the community.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 41

Clock Painting and Making

Clock Painting and Making

Thursday, December 15, 2022 | 10:00am-11:30am

Thursday December 15 10:00-11:30am

Join instructor Jamie Schwartz as she leads you in painting a beautiful winter scene on a wooden clock. Painting is a relaxing and fun way to explore your creative side. Students will also assemble the clock mechanism, and everyone will leave with a working clock. No experience required. Open to all. Material fee is $25 for all and due to the instructor at the start of class. Prime members free, Standard members $10, Guests $20.

 Acrylic Painting

 Brush Techniques

 Fun

Brief bio on instructor: My name is Jamie and I own an Art & Craft Bar in downtown Charlottesville called Pikasso Swig. I have a degree in Studio Art and have spent my entire life creating. I now teach classes at my own studio to both children and adults. I have worked with all age groups and have worked with all artistic abilities, from beginners to advanced students.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 12

Clay 1613 with Leontyne Clay Peck

Clay 1613 with Leontyne Clay Peck

Thursday, December 22, 2022 | 6:00pm-7:30pm

What does 19th-century slave-owner and U.S. statesman Henry Clay have to do with legendary boxer Muhammad Ali? Discover the answer to this unexpected connection and more in newly released documentary Clay 1613, which traces the many descendants — Black and white, known and unknown, rich and poor — of planter John Clay, who arrived in Jamestown, Virginia circa 1612–13. Filmmaker Leontyne Clay Peck joins us to share her 18-year journey in finding and documenting her Clay family ancestry. Free and open to all.

Presented in partnership with the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Mandala Rock Painting

Mandala Rock Painting

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 | 2:00pm-4:00pm

Tuesday January 3, 2:004:00 pm

Mandala dot art creates designs using various sizes of dots. Learn how to use mandala art tools and create your own rock art with instructor Cory Ryan. No experience necessary. Prime members free; Standard members $15; Guests $25. Materials fee is $12, payable to instructor at start of class. Must register by 4:00 pm December 23.

Instructor Bio:Cory Ryan is a self-confessed "craft-a-holic" with over 40 years experience in a variety of mediums. Inspired by a recent trip to Costa Rica, she has now added dot art to her repertoire of painting, gourd art, pine needle basketry, and quilling. Cory teaches at Qute Scraps Handmade Boutique in Ruckersville and the Open Doors adult education program with Albemarle County Public Schools.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 14

Quilling With Cory

Quilling With Cory

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm

Tuesday January 10, 10:00 am12:00 pm

Learn the historical form of quilling art, using coiled paper strips to form shapes into beautiful designs. Create a notecard with instructor Cory Ryan, learn the history of this unique art form, and gain the knowledge and tools to create many more quilling art pieces of your own. No experience necessary. Prime members free; Standard members $15; Guests $25. Materials fee is $15, payable to instructor at start of class. Must Register by 4:00 pm January 3.

Instructor Bio: Cory Ryan is a self-confessed "craft-a-holic." She has been crafting for over 40 years in painting, gourd art, pine needle basketry, and quilling. Cory teaches at Qute Scraps Handmade Boutique in Ruckersville and the Open Doors adult education program with Albemarle County Public Schools.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 15

Climbing the Ancestry Tree

Climbing the Ancestry Tree

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:30pm

Tuesdays January 1031, 1:002:30pm

Family historian Dick Somer uses local court records, land deeds, wills, naming patterns, and more to help students find their personal ancestry. Continue your ancestral investigations by learning how to navigate internet sources and how to tap into local history. Bring your own laptop or follow along wth Dick. Members free; Guests $15.

Instructor Bio:
Dick Somer has been a family historian for 27 years. He has over 400 surnames identified from 1610 to present in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Colorado, and California.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 15

Elder Law with Doris Gelbman

Elder Law with Doris Gelbman

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | 10:00am-11:30am

3rd Tuesday of each month, 10:00-11:30 am (Will not meet in November and December)

Tuesday, October 18

Aging Gracefully (Part 3): End of Life – Nursing Care and Hospice

After an illness or accident and a stay in the hospital, you might need nursing care. The goal of that is rehabilitation and a return to your normal home. Sometimes independent living is not possible and extensive care is required. What about Hospice? There's a place for that, and it might not be where you think it is.

This group will not meet in November and December.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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